Certified Restoration
Your Trusted Choice for Flood, Fire, and Mold Restoration in San Diego
With over 300 reviews boasting 4+ stars and a BBB A+ rating, Certified Restoration is recognized as the premier company for flood, fire, and mold restoration in San Diego. Our stellar reputation is backed by customer testimonials reflecting our commitment to high standards and quality service. “We take great pride in knowing our dedication to our customers and community is valued,” says owner Mike Fahouris.
Why Choose Certified Restoration? Our success stems from our dedication to clients, expertise, and community involvement. Here’s what sets us apart:
- BBB A+ Rating: Our focus on quality has earned us an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
- IICRC Certification: We maintain certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) through ongoing education.
- Exceptional Customer Service: Our 5-star reviews on platforms like Yelp, Google, and others showcase our commitment to getting the job done right the first time.
- Eco-Friendly Practices: We prioritize sustainability by recycling materials, opting for drying over removal, using environmentally safe products, and properly disposing of toxic waste.
- Locally Owned Family Business: Brothers Mike and George Fahouris, who grew up in La Mesa, foster a sense of community among our employees.
- Community Engagement: Our team actively supports local initiatives, including fundraising for Project Mexico and volunteering at Father Joe’s Kitchen.
About Certified Restoration
Founded in 1991 by brothers Michael and George Fahouris, Certified Restoration specializes in flood, fire, and mold damage restoration in San Diego, along with disaster management planning. When you need reliable water damage restoration in San Diego, trust Certified Restoration to provide prompt, professional service.
When you need reliable water damage restoration in San Diego, trust Certified Restoration to provide prompt, professional service.
Do not listen to the positive reviews. We experienced a major bait-and-switch with this company. This company will tell you what you want to hear but when it comes to completing the job; they will lie about the agreed upon scope of work to do less/not complete the job satisfactorily.Here's the story: A neighbor died in our community who did not have any local family to step in to help. The deceased neighbor's dog was left alone for days, creating a mess of feces and urine. The house was in filthy condition. Since the dog was urinating off the side of the balcony, urine built up urine on the railings as well as below on the concrete.A group of us in the community stepped in to try to help this family who was dealing with an immense amount of grief. We knew this would take more than a normal deep cleaning service to clean/repair the type of damage that had been done.I contacted Michael and he assured me this company would do everything we needed. He said they would clean everything thoroughly, disinfect everything, get rid of the urine/feces, as well as haul away the trash. When we spoke on the phone, I told him that I did not have pictures of the upstairs area but it was just as filthy as what can be seen in the pictures. He agreed to clean the entire 900 sq ft condo.Days before the job, I asked Michael to notify me when the job was complete so I could check the work. I received no response: that was the first red flag. My neighbor also asked the workers that day if they could let her know when they were done so she could check the work (she was home and available). They just took off without letting either of us know.If the job was not completed to satisfaction, we simply wanted to know so that we could work it out same day. If Michael felt it merited more fees that could have been discussed. However, we were not given the opportunity to even check their work. They took the money and ran.It was such a waste of money; a deep cleaning service could have done a better job for way less. If they knew they could not complete the job to satisfaction, they should have been up front and honest about their capabilities.Then when we asked Michael about it, he lied through his teeth and said the scope of work was only what was in the pictures. That was a complete lie, he knew we wanted the upstairs done and he even asked about it via text. I have screenshots of everything.We gave him the opportunity to save our experience because we saw all the positive reviews, so we thought he cared about his reputation. Apparently, he doesn't because he did not offer any solution to rectify the problem. No offering to come back out and complete the job, or provide a refund since it wasn't completed to satisfaction. Just a big fat "You're out of luck, HAHA, Got you!"If you make the mistake of going with this company, be sure to either record your phone conversation with him or get a detailed scope of work in writing because this worm will try to wriggle his way out of agreements.
Tomas and Hugo are lifesavers! When our home suffered severe water damage due to a burst pipe, they responded swiftly and professionally. From the moment they arrived, they took control of the situation with expertise and empathy.Their immediate priority was ensuring the safety of our family and minimizing further damage to our property. They worked tirelessly to assess the extent of the water damage, carefully documenting everything for insurance purposes.Their restoration plan was meticulous and well-executed. They utilized state-of-the-art equipment to extract water, thoroughly dry affected areas, and prevent mold growth. Throughout the process, they kept us informed of progress and patiently answered all our questions.What truly impressed us was their attention to detail. Tomas and Hugo didn't just fix the visible damage; they also inspected hidden areas to ensure no moisture was left behind. Their commitment to thoroughness gave us peace of mind that our home was being restored to its pre-damage condition.Beyond their technical expertise, Tomas and Hugo demonstrated genuine care for our well-being during a stressful time. They treated our home with the same respect and care as if it were their own, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of excellence.We couldn't be happier with the results. If you ever find yourself in need of water damage restoration services, look no further. Tomas and Hugo are the consummate professionals you can trust to get the job done right.
5+ stars, we have had them out a couple times for an on going sewer issue. Always do an excellent job, double checking with us to make sure alls taken care of. Highly recommend them, Art and Vlises were our techs the last time and did an amazing job . Personally I wouldn't use any other company.
Please, put Certified Restoration in your contacts! You’ll thank me later. If you have water damage to your property, as I did twice, you will need a team that works quickly, carefully, safely (we had black water contamination), and just as importantly, kindly!! Tad, Tomas, Arturo, and Hugo are skilled workers, and they spoke with me using kindness and empathy during a super stressful time. All of our belongings were carefully moved and stored, demo and clean up happened in one (very long for them) day, and they checked moisture levels each day till they could give me the all-clear. Our world needs more skilled, careful workers like this team. Thanks, guys.
Certified Restoration when above and beyond. We are moving into a family home that had a serious past pet odor problem that had to be addressed before anyone could move in. Mike, Ulises, and Luis were not only on time. They all stayed late to make sure the job was done correctly. Super stoked with their professionalism and job performance.Don’t waste your time with other competitors when these guys not only come in clutch and got the job done. The prices were very competitive with all the other quotes I got but the service was priceless.
Honest and trustworthy!I called certified restoration for a mold issue in my restroom.After discussing and letting him know my budget was really small.Certified restoration put people over profit. He gave me step by step advice and instructions on how to take care of the mold problem my self. He even called to check in on me to make sure how things were going.It’s rare that companies are this honest and just want to help people before anything.I highly recommend certified restoration.
Best restoration company in all of San Diego hands down. They saved the day for my clients and I today regarding a potential leak in one of my listings. Tad and his team were super responsive and jumped on the issue at hand. They are as honest and reasonable as it gets! 10/10 will be doing business with them again in the near future. Highly recommend them for all your restoration needs!!
HIGHLY recommend Certified Restoration! I have never experienced such a high level of customer service -anywhere. Tad coordinated all activities related to the water leak -first time I had experience such a disaster. He walked me through what to expect and provided information to questions I hadn't even asked yet. Each team member working in my home was professional, courteous, and helpful. Paulo, Tyler, and Ulysses were invaluable with all the help they provided. In my wildest dreams, I would never expect such top notch service in the midst of my small disaster. Tad and team really helped me stay level with all the chaos -especially the insurance piece. Also incredible attitudes all around. Thank you for ALL your help and kindness! Special shout out to Michael for assembling an incredible crew and anyone I may have missed mentioning by name.
We used Certified Restoration for remediation of water and mold damage in our kitchen. Our project manager Tad was very professional and answered all of our questions and was very responsive from start to finish. The whole team was professional, skilled and courteous. I highly recommend Certified Restoration!
I recently had some water damage due to a storm and Michael came to the rescue. I made a call to him late at night and he took the time to walk me through the process and assure me they would take care of it ASAP. He came over the next day as promised and was very informative. He was straight to the point and did not beat around the bush. Customer service skills were exceptional from the minute I spoke to him to the time the job was done. Certified Restoration saved me on cost and prevented any further damage to my home. I will definitely be referring people to Certified Restoration when they need the job done right. Thanks Michael.
This business is amazing! Highly recommended! I called for an urgent (same day) restoration due to a water leak on a Sunday and spoke with Tad. He was great to work with and made everything very easy from the beginning to end. The level of professionalism is on point and the continuous communication was very much appreciated. Tomas and his partner came out to do the restoration that Sunday. They did an amazing job from cleaning out the damages to tidying up the space and helping with the leak. Overall, great team and a great company.
Overall great company to deal with. They were called in when my condo was flooded by a main line backup. They arrived promptly and quickly got to work. Tomas, the lead technician that day, explained everything they were doing and what the next steps would look like. They were extremely accommodating and over the next few days, Tad the manager, kept communicating what was happening next. They also worked hand in hand with a 3rd party that came in to get rid of asbestos that had been detected in the sheet rock. If you need water abatement, look no further. Highly recommend!
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K K.
2024-11-24 23:06:29
This is a great company. Tad and Jesus were top notch at assessing the problem (leak from fridge to lower basement), communicating options, and working with...
Karen T.
2024-10-17 14:56:26
Great company. I called them to investigate a musty smell in a little used bathroom. Arrived on time and Jesus did a thorough inspection, reporting a low...
Kyle ..
2024-07-22 17:49:41
I recently experienced a flood at my house and turned to Certified Restoration for help. From start to finish, their service was outstanding.The team...
Matt C.
2024-07-17 17:14:37
Michael, the owner, and his entire crew were a pleasure to work with. They were professional. The communication was very clear and personable. Michael even...
Kelly A.
2024-07-16 08:56:27
Even in Michael's response to this review he is lying. I verbally spoke to him about the full scope of the job. I told him that the entire job included...
Brooklyn R.
2024-07-14 18:49:38
I contacted certified restoration for a water link in our condo unit. The team was super responsive, came out on a Sunday morning when other companies were...
Kelly A.
2024-07-13 09:45:55
Do not listen to the positive reviews. We experienced a major bait-and-switch with this company. This company will tell you what you want to hear but when...
Francesca W.
2024-06-28 10:36:57
Tomas and Hugo are lifesavers! When our home suffered severe water damage due to a burst pipe, they responded swiftly and professionally. From the moment...
Matt C.
2024-06-17 09:47:24
Michael and his crew were very helpful, friendly and went above and beyond to ensure that our mold damage was cleaned thoroughly and professionally. They...
Jessica F.
2024-06-10 13:34:53
Tad, Tomas and Luis did an amazing job.
They were efficient, professional exceptionally polite and kind. Certified Restoration delivered above and beyond!
Joseph A.
2024-05-24 17:40:53
Arturo and Ulises were fantastic! They were quick and efficient, addressing all my needs with professionalism and expertise. Their friendly and helpful...
Jennifer Q.
2024-03-31 18:33:38
I cannot begin to thank Certified Restoration enough for the diligent help they provided our family and home during a recent flooding and mold issue. Long...
Edward G.
2024-02-09 14:48:32
This company has prompt, professional, friendly service staff who work quickly and provide great support and advice. Tad, Tomas, and Hugo were a great help...
Kane L.
2024-02-01 17:59:15
My overall experience with Certified Restoration was fabulous. They are professional, responsive and their customer experience is on point. I had a leak to...
Jordan T.
2024-01-29 16:49:37
These guys are awesome!! My company had a leak which caused water damage. The property managers recommended another company I did not feel comfortable going...
Judith S.
2023-12-18 12:00:02
Certified restoration was a godsend. It is stressful enough having your house flood. They came within hours of me calling to start the drying out process...
N F.
2023-09-28 15:21:01
In early August of this year, our townhome's "washer box" failed to contain drainage of the AC condenser line. Hairline cracks in the washer box had...
Spencer W.
2023-09-13 08:58:47
Our home had some water intrusion after a storm and the Certified Restoration team were fantastic. They were professional and courteous throughout and...
Renz C.
2023-09-05 13:40:12
Reached out to the company during the labor day weekend. Owner Michael went to my house and assess the damage in my house. I was expecting a costly...
Angela B.
2023-07-16 14:45:22
Tad and Tyler responded to my condo for a water leak coming from the unit upstairs. They set things up efficiently, explained the process clearly, and...
